Do you like mysteries? There are so many to choose from and so many sub-categories of the genre: cozies, historical, noir, to name a few, and everything from tea shops to the ancient bog men of Ireland
are covered by mystery authors. Today we delve into the mystery genre
with a variety of recommendations from Lewis & Clark Library staff.
Mary Lee recommends . . .
A story of spy versus spy set among the British aristocracy during the early years of WWII. If you are familiar with the Royal Spyness and Molly Murphy mystery series by this author, you know what to expect… You won't be disappointed.
Find it in our catalog HERE
Find more information about the author’s work HERE
Bretagne recommends . . .
Modern
day western with a sheriff out to find justice and uphold the peace in a
small town in Wyoming. Witty and humorous, this is a great crime
mystery.
Find it in the library HERE
Find MontanaLibrary2Go books HERE
Want to read the whole series in order? Check out HERE
Mystery SERIES - Cormoran Strike novels
Classic
contemporary crime fiction set in London. I was skeptical whether the
mind that created Harry and Hogwarts could do murder. I've read all four and I'm a believer! Cuckoo’s Calling is the first novel in this intriguing series.
Find it in the library HERE
Find books through Axis306 HERE
Find books through MontanaLibrary2Go HERE
Read about the whole series HERE
Mystery SERIES - Inspector Gamache novels
Brilliant! Every book a masterpiece of intrigue, characters of depth, fascinating cultural references woven throughout. Some series writers disappoint after a while - not Louise Penny! Still Life in the first novel in this popular series.
Find it in the library catalog HERE
Louise Penny books available through Axis360 HERE
Read about the whole series with notes about the author HERE
Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
First
of several books featuring Flavia de Luce, a young British girl who
enjoys chemistry. These are quirky, unusual mysteries that take place in
post-WWII England in a small country village. Great as audiobooks.
Find it in the library catalog HERE
Books in the series available through Axis 360 HERE
Learn about the whole series with notes about the author HERE
The Lewis & Clark Library’s Premier Book Group recently
discussed this book by Montana author, Russell Rowland. The author
does a great job creating that hemmed in feeling of small towns and
juxtaposes it to the incredible outdoors of Montana. The plot and
pacing flow really well. Also, it’s a great book to discuss with
friends.
Find it in our catalog HERE
Check out Russell Rowland’s website for more information HERE
And his YouTube channel is interesting, too HERE
On a final note, keep in mind the Lewis & Clark Library’s Mystery Book Group will resume their meetings in September. For more information check out that great group, as well as our other terrific book groups on the library website.
